What is obesity?
Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. More specifically, it refers to having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is a measure of body fat calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared.
Some key things to know about obesity:
- Obesity is a complex medical condition involving an excessive amount of body fat that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems.
- Obesity is primarily caused by a combination of eating too many calories, not getting enough physical activity, and genetic factors. Environmental and societal factors also play a role.
- Obesity increases the risk for serious conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancers.
- Losing even a moderate amount of weight can help reduce the risk factors for these conditions. For example, losing just 5-10% of your body weight can significantly improve factors like blood pressure and blood sugar control.
- Treatment for obesity focuses on lifestyle changes like adopting a healthier diet and increasing physical activity. Weight loss medications or bariatric surgery may also be options for some people.
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To summarize:
- Obesity means having an excessive, unhealthy amount of body fat that increases disease risk
- It's caused by calorie imbalance and genetic and environmental factors
- Losing just 5-10% of weight can have big health benefits
- Treatment focuses on diet, exercise, and sometimes meds or surgery
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